landmarkGallegos, Dennis
Cook, John
United States. Bureau of Land Management. Riverside District Office
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Painted Desert Inn
Petrified Forest NP (Blue Mesa), United States
45
min visit
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Visiting Painted Desert Inn: FAQs
How long does a visit to Painted Desert Inn take?
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Plan for about 45 minutes at Painted Desert Inn.
When is the best time to visit Painted Desert Inn?
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Late afternoon in April or May, when temperatures are comfortable and golden light sets the Painted Desert's striped badlands ablaze.
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